Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

American Traveler

Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

Position ID: P-767356

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-02T00:00:00.000Z

$2,590.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Outpatient Clinic position, requiring NH state license and 1+ years of experience treating a diverse neuro and orthopedic patient population.

Details

• Hospital-based outpatient rehab clinic located within a medical building, one of seven outpatient locations within the health system
• Clinic offers PT, OT, and SLP services, treating patients from infants to geriatric populations
• Focus on outpatient orthopedics including post-op care, gait/balance training, and sprain/strain management
• On-site ortho and 1-day surgery center
• Patient population includes adult neuro cases with occasional complex orthopedic patients
• Schedule options include 4x10 or 5x8 shifts, with all therapists working two evenings until 7:00 PM
• No call, float, or weekend requirements
• Uses Epic for EMR documentation
• Weekly staff meetings and monthly in-services included

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• Current NH state PT license required (license required if applicable)
• BLS certification required (AHA or American Red Cross only)
• Experience with orthopedic conditions including ankle sprains, DDD, DJD, frozen shoulder, hip fractures, knee injuries, low back pain, osteoarthritis, post-op spinal/shoulder/cervical surgery, and sciatica
• Proficiency in gait training, extremity mobilization, spinal mobilization, and taping techniques
• Skilled in use of assistive devices including crutches, gait belt, rolling walker, standard walker, and shoulder slings
• Experience with modalities such as cervical/lumbar traction, cryotherapy, e-stim, moist heat, TENS, and ultrasound
• Strong documentation skills including evaluation, plan of care, short/long term goals, and reassessments
• Proficient in patient assessment including AROM/AAROM/PROM, pain assessment, skin integrity, strength testing, and vital signs
• Experience with home exercise program development and patient/family education
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required

Additional Information

• Open to first-time travelers with at least 1 year of experience
• Accepts local candidates within 50 miles at the local rate
• Former employees of Elliot Health System or any associated facility are not eligible for consideration, regardless of time since separation
• Drug screening must be completed within 14 days of the start date
• All time off/scheduling requests must be included at the time of consideration
• Preferred experience includes sports medicine, oncology, hand injuries/tendinopathy, rheumatoid arthritis, iontophoresis, and phonophoresis
• Preferred familiarity with identifying environmental barriers and recognizing signs of abuse

Hours per week: 40

Hours per shift: 10